Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Stepdown, Night Shift (Shift Leader) - VUH
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Shift Leader position on the 5 South Cardiac Stepdown Unit. This unit, located in Nashville, Tennessee, cares for adult patients recovering from complex cardiac surgery conditions. The role involves providing high-impact leadership, gaining hands-on experience in guiding, coaching, and supporting bedside nurses, and partnering with Clinical Staff Leaders (CSLs) and nursing leadership for professional growth. The position offers a comprehensive orientation, skill expansion in clinical decision-making and resource management, and opportunities for career advancement within VUMC's supportive and development-focused environment. VUMC's mission is to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
- LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year experience
Nice To Haves
- Experienced Cardiology Stepdown or acute care RNs who are ready to expand their influence, build leadership skills, and grow within a supportive, development-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.
- Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team.
- Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes.
- Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
- Serves as the Relief Shift Leader on night shift, gaining hands-on leadership experience while guiding, coaching, and supporting bedside nurses.
- Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
- Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
- Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
